The EXFO IQ-203 Optical Test System configured with the IQ-1200 4-Channel Power Meter and IQ-9600 Utility/Connectivity Module delivers a modular platform for optical signal routing and power measurement. Built on a PC-based architecture with Windows environment control, the system accommodates insertion loss testing and complex optical analyses through flexible module integration. The IQ-203 mainframe houses up to three single-slot modules and connects to expansion units (IQ-206) for scaling to 27 total single-slot module capacity. Control interfaces include RS-232, GPIB (IEEE-488.2), and network connectivity, with support for LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI integration.
Technical Specifications
• IQ-203 Processor: Pentium 200 MHz MMX with 32 MB RAM
• Display: VGA screen, 640 × 480 pixels
• IQ-1200 Power Range: +20 to -85 dBm (or +25 to -85 dBm)
• IQ-1200 Uncertainty: ±5% (or ±0.2 dB)
• IQ-1200 Linearity: ±0.015 dB
• IQ-1200 Resolution: 0.001 dB
• IQ-1200 Wavelength Resolution: 1 nm
• Expansion Capacity: Six-slot IQ-206 units stackable for additional modules
– Key Features
• Four independent photodetectors for multi-channel monitoring
• Absolute and relative power measurements with offset nulling
• Power display options: dBm, dB, or Watts
• Timed and conditional trigger for four-channel data acquisition
• Virtual channel capability
• Available detector types: Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), 2 mm Germanium (GeX), Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs)
• Front-panel manual operation and automated measurement control
– Typical Applications
• Insertion loss testing
• Multi-component optical signal characterization
• Power monitoring across multiple channels
• Complex optical analysis workflows
– Compatibility & Integration
• OLE/OCX controls and LabVIEW drivers
• GPIB controller card installation for external instrument control
• Network communication support
• Windows-compatible application software
